APH Nursing
Which APH nursing program provides postpartum home visits?
Family Connects
What does WIC stand for?
Women, Infants, and Children
According to the CDC, this simple 20-second practice remains the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections.
Handwashing
This 4-year undergraduate nursing degree is increasingly preferred by hospitals and focuses heavily on leadership, research, and public health alongside clinical skills.
BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)
Which APH program uses Nurse Practitioners (NPs)?
Sexual Health Clinic
This common abbreviation refers to an infection of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra
UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)
When checking vital signs, a nurse uses a sphygmomanometer to measure this.
Blood pressure
What science course is most often required before entering nursing school?
Anatomy & Physiology
Which APH program offers immunizations to children and adults in the community, meeting our populations where they are?
Mobile Vaccination Program (MVP)
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
This drug is the universal choice for the immediate reversal of an opioid overdose.
Naloxone (Narcan)
What does LVN stand for?
Licensed Vocational Nurse
How many APH neighborhood centers are there in Austin?
7
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What prevention level focuses on early detection and screening?
Secondary Prevention
This type of advanced practice nurse completes a master's or doctorate degree, allowing them to diagnose illnesses and prescribe medications
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Which APH unit investigates cases of infectious diseases in Austin/Travis County?
Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance
What does HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Name one disease that the MMR vaccine protects against
Measles, Mumps, or Rubella
To become a licensed RN, you must pass this national board exam.
NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses)